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Offensive describes something likely to invoke feelings of hurt, anger, disgust, disapproval or revulsion, or is something associated with an aggressive attack. (adjective)

Calling someone an idiot is an example of a comment that would be described as offensive.
Making a plan to attack a country is an example of planning an offensive attack.

Offensive is an organized campaign or plan of action, normally created by the military or created to achieve some specific political aim or goal. (noun)